1962 Ferrari 156 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 156 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 475 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 156.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1962 Ferrari 156 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 156 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2190 mm |